Researching Muslim heritage sites in Waltham Forest

Join Waltham Forest Archives and AbdulMaalik Tailor for a talk about how Muslim heritage sites in the borough were discovered, including the site of Londons first known public Eid prayers at the Royal Forest Hotel in Chingford in 1894, which received a local heritage blue plaque.AbdulMaalik Tailor will be sharing how he researched the borough's Muslim history and went on to develop his research into a successful and popular heritage walk.About AbdulMaalik Tailor
Multi-awardwinning AbdulMaalikTailor is a convert to the Islamic faith. He lives in Waltham Forest and is Britains first professionally qualified Muslim tour guide.He also rediscovered Londons first known Mosque of 1895 which will be receiving a plaque soon.About Waltham Forest Archives and Local Studies Library
We hold a wide range of manuscripts, printed and pictorial collections which can be used to research the development of our borough and its communities, the history of your house or street, or your family history in Waltham Forest. These collections are a free to use resource, available to everyone by prior appointment.